Hillside Rest Cemetery

Bombay, Franklin County, New York

DIRECTIONS: This cemetery is located in Bombay on County Route 4, .1 mile east of the intersection with Route 95. It is on the north side of the road, adjacent to and behind the Bombay Methodist Church.

COORDINATES: N 44° 56.368' W 074° 33.937'

NOTES:

This cemetery was transcribed 29 August 2001 by Michael & Joyce Ranieri. Upon completion, it was compared to an earlier transcription compiled during the summer of 1994 by members of the Bombay Historical Society. Discrepancies that could not be resolved are indicated in red.

The earliest burial appears to be that of Nathan, son of Jas. & Margaret McROBERT, who died Sept. 30, 1826 Aged 7 months & 15 days.

CARPENTER
Thomas CARPENTER Died July 17, 1865 AE 17 Ys. & 4 M.
In the service of their country
Gallantly they fought and fell
On the side of right and justice
Soldier, brother dear fairwell (sic)
While we mourn your early flight
Ye are safe in worlds of light.

CROSS
Thomas CROSS 1757 - 1846 Revolutionary War Soldier 1775 - 1783Separate stone in the same lot:Hannah Wife of Thomas CROSS 1765 - 1856
(NOTE: Charles McLellan visited the cemetery on Aug. 26, 1939 and took a
few notes. He listed:
Thomas CROSS Died Apr. 1, 1846 AE
89 Y'rs.
But all before they hence remove
May mansions for themselves prepare
In that eternal house above
And Oh my God shall I be there.)

DAY
Orin DAY Died Oct. 26, 1844 AE 22 Yrs.Separate stone in the same lot:Eliza Wife of Orrada DAY Died Jan. 21, 1841 AE 41 Ys.Separate stone in the same lot:Phebe Wife of Orrada DAY Died Feb. 16, 1861 (1796 - 1861) (NOTE: The rest of this stone is in the lilacs and I cant read it.)

DELARME
Wilber J. - 1856(NOTE: Charles McLellan visited the cemetery on
Aug. 26, 1939 and took a few notes. He listed:
Wilber J. Infant Son of Rev. J. & H. DELARME. Died Feb. 2, 1856.
Millions of Infant
Souls compose
the
Family above.)

HUMPHREY
Sila (Sela) KIBBIE Wife of Thos. HUMPHREY Died ____ (NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground. The rest of it is missing.) (1806 - 1884)

HUMPHREY
Thomas HUMPHREY Died June 10, 1874 AE 78 Yrs. 2 Mos.

JACKSON
Asa 1759 - 1844

JACKSON
Elizabeth S. Wife of Wm. JACKSON Died Jan. 2, 1866 AE 29 yrs.Separate stone in the same lot:Joel Son of Wm. & Elizth JACKSON Died Feb. [21 or 24], 1867 Aged 1 yr. 2 mo. & 21 ds.Separate stone in the same lot:Emery Son of Wm. & E. S. JACKSON Died May 30, 1864 AE 10 m. 10 ds.Separate stone in the same lot:Zaida M. Wife of Wm. H. JACKSON Died Nov. 11, 1852 (1834 - 1852) Aged 48 years 5 months & 18 days (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on the bottom of this stone.)Separate stone in the same lot:(NOTE: The next stone is missing -- there is a base only.)Separate stone in the same lot:Our Little _____ (NOTE: This stone is so eroded that I cant read it!)

LOVETT
James LOVETT Died Feb. 28, 1875 AE 46 y'rs. 2 m's.Separate stone in the same lot:Hattie Died Mar. 15, 1875 AE 12 Yrs. 10 Ms. Daughter of James & Ellen LOVETTSeparate stone in the same lot:(NOTE: The next stone says HATTIE. I can't read the rest.)

MANSFIELD
Ambrose MANSFIELD Born in Milton, VT. Jan. 11, 1794 Died in Bombay, NY. Dec. 28, 1852 In his 59th yearOn the north side:Mary MINKLEY Wife of Ambrose MANSFIELD Born on Grand Isle Oct. 28, 1793 Died in Bombay Jan. 15, 1870 In her 77 year

McCABE
John McCABE Died March 8, 1880 Aged 83 Years (NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground.)Separate stone next to the above:Mary Wife of John McCABE Died July 23, 1884 [Age 71 Years]
(NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground. The age is missing.)

McCABE
John McCABE Died May 18, 1864 AE 87 Yrs.
His Wife Betsey Died July 5, 1841 AE 66 Yrs.On the north side:
Richard FOSTER Died Apr. 7, 1871 AE 22 Yrs. We miss thee at homeOn the east side:
Eliza FOSTER Died Dec. 9, 1858 AE 22 Yrs.
Isaac FOSTER Born in Fort Covington October 18, 1841 Died in Alexandria June 21, 1864 To be numbered with thee.On the south side:
John FOSTER Died March 6, 1870 Aged 73 Years (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on this side of the stone.)Separate stone in the same lot:
John H. Died Feb. 29, 1872 AE 4 Y'rs.
Eddie G. Died Mar. 14, 1872 AE 1 Yr. 3 Mos.
Children of J. & N. A. FOSTER
(NOTE: This stone is extremely eroded! According to information from Theresa M.Premo, "Nancy Ann McCabe Foster was wife of John
Foster. She died Aug. 31, 1902 age 91. However the cemetery records do not list her
and I never found her name, but her obit says she is buried there.")

McROBERT / McROBERTS
In memory of Nathan Son of Jas. & Margaret McROBERT who died Sept. 30, 1826 Aged 7 months & 15 daysSeparate stone in the same lot:In memory of Harriet, daughter of James & Margaret McROBERTS who died March 6, 1831 AE 2 months & 8 days

McROBERTS
Wm. McROBERTS Died July 16, 1880 In his 84th yearOn the south side:Augusta POTTER Wife of Isaac OTIS & Relict of W. McROBERTS Born April 9, 1815 Died Jan. 19, 1983On the north side:Delia Wife of Wm. McROBERTS Died March 30, 1860 In her 52nd year Her memory ____.Footstone: Wm. McROBERTFootstone: A. O.

MOORE
John MOORE Died July 3, 1864 (1796 - 1861) (NOTE: This stone is broken and the bottom of it is missing.)Separate stone next to the above:In Memory of Fidelia Daughter of John & Sophia MOORE who died Dec. 9, 1830 AE 2 years

PARR
Thomas PARR Died April 25, 1858 (1878 - 1858) (NOTE: The rest of this stone is broken and missing.)Separate stone next to the above:Hannah wife of Thomas PARR Died March 19, [1840] in her 60th year

SOPER
Erastus SOPER Died May 21, 18__ Aged _1 Yrs. __ Months 11 days (1780 - 1852) (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on the bottom of this stone. It is lying flat on the ground and is extremely eroded.)Separate stone in the same lot:
Mary SOPER Wife of E. SOPER Died Feb. 9, 1874 AE 85 Yrs. & 9 Ms.Separate stone in the same lot:
Sabra O. Daughter of Erastus & Mary SOPER Died Jan. 17, 1850 AE 21 yrs. 3 mos. & 12 ds. (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on the bottom of this stone.)Separate stone in the same lot:
Margaret Wife of Elezar M. SOPER Died April 19, 1857 (NOTE: The rest of this stone is missing. It was broken and has been re-set without the bottom.)Separate stone in the same lot:
Alonzo Son of E. & M. SOPER Died July 20, 1878 Aged 50 yrs. 6 mos. & 3 daysSeparate stone in the same lot:
Elizabeth L. Daughter of E. & M. SOPER Died Sept. 28, 1880 Aged 68 Yrs. 4 Mos. & 3 Days

STAFFORD
Walter Died Aug. 23, 1857 AE 10 yrs. __ ms. & __ ds.
Illegible name & dates
Illegible name & dates
Chlidren of Walter & Dorcas STAFFORD
Of such is the kingdom of heaven.
(NOTE: this stone contains three names and their dates. However, it is extemely eroded! It is broken and lying flat on the ground.)

TOUSEY
Ann M. Wife of Philo TOUSEY (TOUSLEY) Died Nov. 30, 1858 In her 33 year (1805 - 1853) (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on the bottom of this stone.)

TOWNSEND
Amasa TOWNSEND Oct. 10, 1887 AE 67 Yrs. (1795 - 1862)Separate stone in the same lot:Nancy W. (R.) Wife of Amasa TOWNSEND Died Sept. ____, 1867 AE 68 Yrs. (1809 - 1867) (NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground. It is very eroded and has many cracks through it. Grass is growing up through the cracks.)Separate stone in the same lot:Alice Daughter of Amasa & Nancy TOWNSEND Died Sept. 12, 1848 (1847 - 1848) (NOTE: This stone is broken and the rest of it is missing.)Separate stone in the same lot:Matilda B. Wife of Amasa TOWNSEND Died June 25, 1842 Aged 35 Years (NOTE: There is an illegible inscription on the bottom of this stone.)Separate stone in the same lot:In memory of Maria A. Wife of Amasa TOWNSEND Who departed this life February 12th, 1829 aged 29 years.
Stop stranger as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I
As I am now so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me.

TOWNSEND
Hannah Wife of Calvin [TOWNSEND] Died [May 5], ??? (NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground. The rest is missing.)

TOWNSEND
Hiram 1826 - 1829

TOWNSEND
Rufus TOWNSEND Died Jan. 8, 1845 (1793 - 1845)(NOTE: Charles McLellan visited the cemetery on
Aug. 26, 1939 and took a few notes. He listed:
Rufus TOWNSEND Died Jan. 8, 1845 Aged 51 years 5
months & 9 days.
How empty, uncertain, are things here below,
While fondly affected, they say we must go,
Still fading and dying, we plee our desires,
We grasp for to hold them, but yet they retire.)

WEBB
Jacob W. WEBB Died Sep. 19, 1855 (1856) (NOTE: This stone has been broken and re-set. The rest is missing.)Separate stone in the same lot:Mary Wife of Jacob W. WEBB ( ____ - 1885) (NOTE: This stone is broken and lying flat on the ground. The rest is missing.)

WEBB
John H. Son of Wm. W. & Margaret WEBB Died July 26, 1851 Aged 4 years